RIVER CRUISES · CANAL CRUISES IN THE UK

Our Top 6 Canal Cruises in the UK

6 cruises  ·  from $13 a head

The 6 best canal cruises in the UK you can book today, with the fare, the hours aboard and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Manchester: Canal & River Cruise - MediaCityUK shows Manchester’s newer face
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Manchester: Canal & River Cruise

1.Canal & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,638 reviews · 1 hour · from $16Our pick

Review of Manchester’s one-hour canal cruise from Salford Quays, with Old Trafford, MediaCityUK, history, practical tips, and value advice.

“Comfortable boat. Friendly staff The speed of the boat was just right not too fast not too slow You can buy a nice cup of tea as well and also crisps and cakes etc. A nice little trip well worth it”

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Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise - Aldourie Castle and the Great Glen views
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Dochgarroch: Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch - Through the Caledonian Canal and Loch Dochfour
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Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

London: Canal Boat Ride on Camden Lock - Hampstead Road Lock is the main event
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London: Canal Boat Ride on Camden Lock

Skipton: 1-Hour Canal Cruise - Boarding the boat and settling into your seat
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Skipton: 1-Hour Canal Cruise

5.1-Hour Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 613 reviews · 1 hour · from $13Best value

Review of Skipton’s one-hour canal cruise, with Dave Spikey’s comedy commentary, countryside views, onboard snacks, value, and practical tips.

“The service was great, commentary was funny & interesting. Good idea to have food & drinks to buy on board”

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Dochgarroch: Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness 50min Cruise - Following Thomas Telford’s Caledonian Canal
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Dochgarroch: Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness 50min Cruise

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